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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.19 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.19 and 124.11 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.19 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.19 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.19 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 45,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,696.06/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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