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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 367.64 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 367.64 and 142.39 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 367.64 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/367.64 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 367.64 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 52,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,348.54/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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