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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.04 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.04 and 142.76 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.04 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.04 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.04 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 52,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,540.68/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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