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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 368 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 368 and 142.56 is: 213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 368 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/368 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 368 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 52,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,462.08/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.83

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