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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.31 and 83.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.31 and 83.14 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.31 = 83.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.31 = 83.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.31 × 83.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 30,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,620.88/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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