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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.51 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.51 and 130.02 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.51 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.51 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.51 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 47,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,913.67/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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