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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.54 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.54 and 142.97 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.54 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.54 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.54 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 52,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,689.45/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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