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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 368.75 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 368.75 and 143.22 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 368.75 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/368.75 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 368.75 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 52,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,811.66/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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