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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 369.66 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 369.66 and 143.43 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 369.66 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/369.66 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 369.66 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 53,020.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,020.33/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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