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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.58 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.58 and 137.48 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.58 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.58 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.58 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 50,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,672.38/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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