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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 367.78 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 367.78 and 149.19 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 367.78 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/367.78 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 367.78 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 54,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,869.10/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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