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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.06 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.06 and 129.72 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.06 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.06 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.06 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 47,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,744.74/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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