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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 367.10 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 367.10 and 142.09 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 367.10 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/367.10 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 367.10 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 52,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.24/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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