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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.89 and 62.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.89 and 62.65 is: 93.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.89 = 62.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.89 = 62.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.89 × 62.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 23,048.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,048.31/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.98

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