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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 368.33 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 368.33 and 130.49 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 368.33 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/368.33 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 368.33 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 48,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,063.38/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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