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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.20 and 83.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.20 and 83.11 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.20 = 83.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.20 = 83.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.20 × 83.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 30,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600.51/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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