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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.09 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.09 and 134.48 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.09 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.09 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.09 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 45,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,466.34/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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