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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.36 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.36 and 142.97 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.36 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.36 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.36 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 52,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,661.87/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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