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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.33 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.33 and 142.86 is: 214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.33 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.33 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.33 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 52,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,619.62/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.44

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