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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 367.97 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 367.97 and 137.01 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 367.97 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/367.97 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 367.97 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 50,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414.88/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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