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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.77 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.77 and 83.54 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.77 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.77 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.77 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 30,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,807.05/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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