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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.02 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.02 and 137.11 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.02 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.02 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.02 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 50,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457.04/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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