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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.40 and 62.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.40 and 62.99 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.40 = 62.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.40 = 62.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.40 × 62.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 23,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206.28/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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