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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.66 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.66 and 137.57 is: 206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.66 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.66 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.66 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 50,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578.99/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.36

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