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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.78 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.78 and 135.73 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.78 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.78 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.78 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 49,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,916.94/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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