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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.50 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.50 and 142.90 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.50 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.50 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.50 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 52,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,656.81/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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