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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.01 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.01 and 129.77 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.01 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.01 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.01 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 47,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754.82/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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