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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.19 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.19 and 101.09 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.19 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.19 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.19 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 37,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.49/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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