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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.60 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.60 and 130.20 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.60 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.60 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.60 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 47,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,991.72/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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