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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.36 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.36 and 129.91 is: 194.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.36 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.36 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.36 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 47,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,853.65/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.89

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