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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.74 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.74 and 130.18 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.74 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.74 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.74 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 48,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000.08/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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