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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 368.60 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 368.60 and 135.70 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 368.60 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/368.60 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 368.60 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 50,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,019.02/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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