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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.86 and 82.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.86 and 82.93 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.86 = 82.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.86 = 82.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.86 × 82.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 30,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.63/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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