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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 368.46 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 368.46 and 142.86 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 368.46 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/368.46 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 368.46 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 52,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638.20/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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