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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.97 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.97 and 154.86 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.97 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.97 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.97 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 57,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,138.69/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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