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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.55 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.55 and 136.04 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.55 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.55 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.55 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 50,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135.70/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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