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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.58 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.58 and 135.42 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.58 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.58 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.58 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 49,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,775.85/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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