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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.27 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.27 and 149.89 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.27 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.27 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.27 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 55,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,198.15/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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