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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 368.19 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 368.19 and 205.61 is: 308.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 368.19 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/368.19 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 368.19 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 75,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.70/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.67

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