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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 368.97 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 368.97 and 130.44 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 368.97 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/368.97 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 368.97 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 48,128.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,128.45/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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