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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 367.88 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 367.88 and 82.89 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 367.88 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/367.88 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 367.88 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 30,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.16/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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