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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.71 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.71 and 129.88 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.71 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.71 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.71 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 47,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,758.63/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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