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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.26 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.26 and 142.88 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.26 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.26 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.26 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 52,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614.79/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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