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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.30 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.30 and 83.33 is: 124.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.30 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.30 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.30 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 30,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,690.02/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.99

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