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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 368.22 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 368.22 and 123.50 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 368.22 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/368.22 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 368.22 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 45,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475.17/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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