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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.96 and 63.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.96 and 63.37 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.96 = 63.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.96 = 63.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.96 × 63.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 23,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.15/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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