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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.75 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.75 and 95.65 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.75 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.75 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.75 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 35,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270.25/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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