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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 368.04 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 368.04 and 137.18 is: 205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 368.04 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/368.04 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 368.04 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 50,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,487.73/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.92

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