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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.97 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.97 and 124.12 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.97 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.97 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.97 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 45,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796.56/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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