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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.72 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.72 and 129.58 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.72 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.72 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.72 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 47,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649.16/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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