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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.63 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.63 and 143.09 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.63 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.63 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.63 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 52,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747.27/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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