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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.09 and 142.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.09 and 142.75 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.09 = 142.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.09 = 142.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.09 × 142.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 52,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,544.85/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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