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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 369.09 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 369.09 and 137.80 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 369.09 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/369.09 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 369.09 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 50,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.60/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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