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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.93 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.93 and 137.04 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.93 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.93 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.93 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 50,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,421.13/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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