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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 368.12 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 368.12 and 137.12 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 368.12 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/368.12 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 368.12 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 50,476.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476.61/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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