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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.44 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.44 and 137.04 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.44 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.44 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.44 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 50,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.98/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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