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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.26 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.26 and 137.04 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.26 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.26 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.26 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 50,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,329.31/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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