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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 369.09 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 369.09 and 124.26 is: 186.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 369.09 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/369.09 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 369.09 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 45,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862.90/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.50

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