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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 367.98 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 367.98 and 137.12 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 367.98 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/367.98 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 367.98 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 50,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457.42/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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