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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.04 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.04 and 137.27 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.04 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.04 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.04 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 50,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520.85/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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