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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368 and 142.72 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 52,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520.96/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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