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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.10 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.10 and 205.20 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.10 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.10 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.10 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 75,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,534.12/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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