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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 368.53 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 368.53 and 130.11 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 368.53 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/368.53 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 368.53 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 47,947.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,947.73/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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