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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 367.92 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 367.92 and 141.35 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 367.92 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/367.92 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 367.92 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 52,005.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005.49/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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