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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 369.02 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 369.02 and 81.50 is: 122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 369.02 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/369.02 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 369.02 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 30,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,075.33/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.27

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