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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 368.52 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 368.52 and 83.33 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 368.52 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/368.52 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 368.52 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 30,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,708.00/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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