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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.59 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.59 and 129.48 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.59 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.59 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.59 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 47,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,595.55/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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