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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 368.85 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 368.85 and 63.29 is: 94.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 368.85 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/368.85 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 368.85 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 23,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,345.68/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.94

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