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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.47 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.47 and 136.89 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.47 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.47 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.47 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 50,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302.97/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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