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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.81 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.81 and 130.26 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.81 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.81 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.81 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 48,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041.98/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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