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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.52 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.52 and 83.44 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.52 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.52 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.52 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 30,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,749.46/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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