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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 368.07 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 368.07 and 149.28 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 368.07 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/368.07 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 368.07 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 54,945.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,945.49/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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