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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.93 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.93 and 130.33 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.93 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.93 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.93 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 48,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082.65/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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