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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 366.94 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 366.94 and 142.62 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 366.94 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/366.94 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 366.94 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 52,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332.98/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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