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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.28 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.28 and 99.25 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.28 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.28 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.28 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 36,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,550.87/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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