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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.16 and 204.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.16 and 204.97 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.16 = 204.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.16 = 204.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.16 × 204.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 75,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,461.76/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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