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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 368.76 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 368.76 and 83.54 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 368.76 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/368.76 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 368.76 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 30,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.21/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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