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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.09 and 83.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.09 and 83.09 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.09 = 83.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.09 = 83.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.09 × 83.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 30,585.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585.41/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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