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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 367.99 and 83.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 367.99 and 83.02 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 367.99 = 83.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/367.99 = 83.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 367.99 × 83.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 30,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.53/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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