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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.75 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.75 and 130.36 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.75 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.75 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.75 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 48,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070.35/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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