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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 368.84 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 368.84 and 148.34 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 368.84 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/368.84 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 368.84 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 54,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,713.73/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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