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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.74 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.74 and 143.22 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.74 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.74 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.74 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 52,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,810.94/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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