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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.34 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.34 and 137.40 is: 205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.34 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.34 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.34 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 50,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,609.92/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.93

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