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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.54 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.54 and 135.87 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.54 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.54 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.54 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 50,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073.53/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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