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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 369.18 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 369.18 and 130.54 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 369.18 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/369.18 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 369.18 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 48,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.76/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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