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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.04 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.04 and 89.26 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.04 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.04 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.04 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 32,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852.74/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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