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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 367.38 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 367.38 and 136.86 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 367.38 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/367.38 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 367.38 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 50,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,279.63/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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