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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 368.12 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 368.12 and 154.12 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 368.12 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/368.12 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 368.12 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 56,733.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,733.88/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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