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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.84 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.84 and 83.60 is: 125.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.84 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.84 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.84 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 30,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,835.02/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.39

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