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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.64 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.64 and 83.38 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.64 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.64 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.64 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 30,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.94/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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