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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.70 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.70 and 137.01 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.70 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.70 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.70 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 50,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377.89/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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