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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.43 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.43 and 142.84 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.43 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.43 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.43 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 52,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626.54/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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