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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 368.04 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 368.04 and 89.20 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 368.04 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/368.04 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 368.04 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 32,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826.88/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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