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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 366.96 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 366.96 and 142.59 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 366.96 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/366.96 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 366.96 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 52,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.83/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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