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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.73 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.73 and 83.63 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.73 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.73 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.73 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 30,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,835.05/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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