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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 367.92 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 367.92 and 137.24 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 367.92 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/367.92 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 367.92 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 50,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,491.50/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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