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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 368.00 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 368.00 and 83.01 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 368.00 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/368.00 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 368.00 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 30,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,547.26/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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