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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 367.45 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 367.45 and 137.44 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 367.45 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/367.45 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 367.45 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 50,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,502.33/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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