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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.78 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.78 and 82.89 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.78 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.78 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.78 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 30,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.28/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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