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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.49 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.49 and 123.86 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.49 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.49 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.49 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 45,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,641.17/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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