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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 369.16 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 369.16 and 143.18 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 369.16 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/369.16 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 369.16 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 52,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856.33/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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