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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.83 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.83 and 91.86 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.83 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.83 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.83 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 33,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,880.72/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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