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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 368.99 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 368.99 and 130.38 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 368.99 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/368.99 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 368.99 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 48,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,107.37/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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