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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 368.38 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 368.38 and 122.29 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 368.38 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/368.38 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 368.38 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 45,049.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,049.19/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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