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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 368.06 and 60.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 368.06 and 60.28 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 368.06 = 60.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/368.06 = 60.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 368.06 × 60.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 22,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.03/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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