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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.12 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.12 and 129.76 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.12 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.12 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.12 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 47,767.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,767.25/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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