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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.91 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.91 and 72.60 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.91 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.91 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.91 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 26,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.87/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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