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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 367.80 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 367.80 and 149.08 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 367.80 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/367.80 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 367.80 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 54,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831.62/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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