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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 367.76 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 367.76 and 129.76 is: 194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 367.76 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/367.76 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 367.76 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 47,720.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,720.54/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.54

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