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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 368.15 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 368.15 and 142.46 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 368.15 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/368.15 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 368.15 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 52,445.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445.48/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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