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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.58 and 128.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.58 and 128.35 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.58 = 128.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.58 = 128.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.58 × 128.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 47,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307.15/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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