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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.03 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.03 and 130.46 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.03 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.03 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.03 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 48,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,143.65/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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