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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 368 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 368 and 137.14 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 368 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/368 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 368 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 50,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,467.52/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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