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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.98 and 154.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.98 and 154.87 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.98 = 154.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.98 = 154.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.98 × 154.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 57,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142.62/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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