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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.33 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.33 and 91.42 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.33 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.33 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.33 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 33,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672.73/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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