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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 367.92 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 367.92 and 129.94 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 367.92 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/367.92 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 367.92 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 47,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,807.52/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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