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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.18 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367.18 and 136.84 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367.18 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367.18 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367.18 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 50,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244.91/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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