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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 338.12 and 134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 338.12 and 134.49 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 338.12 = 134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/338.12 = 134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 338.12 × 134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 45,475.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475.36/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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