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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.28 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.28 and 130.28 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.28 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.28 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.28 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 47,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979.52/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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