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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 367.98 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 367.98 and 129.71 is: 194.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 367.98 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/367.98 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 367.98 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 47,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,730.69/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.67

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