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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.16 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.16 and 137.36 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.16 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.16 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.16 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 50,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.46/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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