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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 367.80 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 367.80 and 149.26 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 367.80 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/367.80 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 367.80 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 54,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,897.83/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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