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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 368.13 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 368.13 and 204.62 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 368.13 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/368.13 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 368.13 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 75,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326.76/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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