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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 368.15 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 368.15 and 137.23 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 368.15 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/368.15 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 368.15 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 50,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,521.22/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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