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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 367.44 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 367.44 and 129.60 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 367.44 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/367.44 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 367.44 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 47,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,620.22/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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