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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.03 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.03 and 142.72 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.03 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.03 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.03 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 52,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,527.07/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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