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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 368.78 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 368.78 and 142.90 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 368.78 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/368.78 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 368.78 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 52,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699.94/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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