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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 368.47 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 368.47 and 134.52 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 368.47 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/368.47 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 368.47 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 49,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566.17/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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