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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.47 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.47 and 129.42 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.47 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.47 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.47 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 47,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,557.97/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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