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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.16 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.16 and 142.83 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.16 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.16 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.16 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 52,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,584.29/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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