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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.75 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.75 and 137.53 is: 206.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.75 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.75 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.75 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 50,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,714.99/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.35

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