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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 368.93 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 368.93 and 74.95 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 368.93 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/368.93 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 368.93 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 27,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.43/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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