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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.14 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.14 and 129.98 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.14 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.14 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.14 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 47,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850.84/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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