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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 368.07 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 368.07 and 137.56 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 368.07 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/368.07 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 368.07 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 50,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.27/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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