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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 367.71 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 367.71 and 142.53 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 367.71 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/367.71 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 367.71 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 52,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409.71/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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