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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 368.28 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 368.28 and 137.16 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 368.28 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/368.28 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 368.28 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 50,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.28/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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