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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 366.98 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 366.98 and 136.57 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 366.98 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/366.98 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 366.98 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 50,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,116.62/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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