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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 368.62 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 368.62 and 137.45 is: 206.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 368.62 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/368.62 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 368.62 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 50,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,667.40/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.05

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