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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.48 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.48 and 129.57 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.48 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.48 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.48 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 47,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,614.38/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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