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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.83, 368.57 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.83, 368.57 and 130.15 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.83 : 368.57 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.83/368.57 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.83x = 368.57 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.83x = 47,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.81/245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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