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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 368.66 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 368.66 and 130.15 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 368.66 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/368.66 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 368.66 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 47,981.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,981.10/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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