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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 368.26 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 368.26 and 91.41 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 368.26 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/368.26 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 368.26 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 33,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.46/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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