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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758, 1,137.02 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758, 1,137.02 and 245 is: 367.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758 : 1,137.02 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758/1,137.02 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758x = 1,137.02 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758x = 278,569.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,569.90/758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.51

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