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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.60 and 142.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.60 and 142.85 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.60 = 142.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.60 = 142.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.60 × 142.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 52,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651.95/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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