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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.96 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.96 and 130.32 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.96 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.96 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.96 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 48,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,080.37/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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