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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.86 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.86 and 91.84 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.86 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.86 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.86 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 33,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,876.10/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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