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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.29 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.29 and 142.26 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.29 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.29 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.29 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 52,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249.96/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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