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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.28 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.28 and 129.68 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.28 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.28 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.28 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 47,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,758.55/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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