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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 368.01 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 368.01 and 62.73 is: 94.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 368.01 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/368.01 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 368.01 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 23,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085.27/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.10

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