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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.28 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.28 and 101.38 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.28 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.28 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.28 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 37,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.23/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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