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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.56 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.56 and 149.01 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.56 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.56 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.56 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 54,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.12/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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