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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.09 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.09 and 142.66 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.09 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.09 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.09 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 52,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,511.72/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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