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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.82 and 63.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.82 and 63.26 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.82 = 63.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.82 = 63.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.82 × 63.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 23,331.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331.90/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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