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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.13 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.13 and 142.79 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.13 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.13 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.13 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 52,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565.28/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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