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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 369.12 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 369.12 and 137.99 is: 207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 369.12 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/369.12 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 369.12 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 50,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,933.02/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.06

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