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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.50 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.50 and 143 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.50 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.50 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.50 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 52,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695.50/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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