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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.18 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.18 and 99.27 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.18 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.18 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.18 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 36,548.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548.73/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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