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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.78 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.78 and 143.20 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.78 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.78 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.78 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 52,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,809.30/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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