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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 367.24 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 367.24 and 142.37 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 367.24 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/367.24 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 367.24 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 52,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283.96/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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