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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929, 1,393.50 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929, 1,393.50 and 245 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929 : 1,393.50 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929/1,393.50 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929x = 1,393.50 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929x = 341,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,407.50/929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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