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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.64 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.64 and 138.23 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.64 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.64 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.64 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 50,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.26/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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