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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 367.80 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 367.80 and 137.20 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 367.80 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/367.80 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 367.80 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 50,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462.16/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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