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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 368.08 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 368.08 and 142.43 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 368.08 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/368.08 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 368.08 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 52,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423.44/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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