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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 367.82 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 367.82 and 129.68 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 367.82 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/367.82 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 367.82 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 47,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,698.90/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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