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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.54 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.54 and 137.38 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.54 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.54 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.54 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 50,630.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.03/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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