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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 367.61 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 367.61 and 136.83 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 367.61 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/367.61 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 367.61 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 50,299.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,299.39/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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