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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.69 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.69 and 74.13 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.69 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.69 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.69 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 27,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255.02/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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