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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.30 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.30 and 137.41 is: 205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.30 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.30 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.30 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 50,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,607.42/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.91

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