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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 368.24 and 91.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 368.24 and 91.51 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 368.24 = 91.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/368.24 = 91.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 368.24 × 91.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 33,697.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,697.64/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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