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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.91 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.91 and 129.64 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.91 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.91 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.91 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 47,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695.85/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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