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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 338.11 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 338.11 and 134.47 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 338.11 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/338.11 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 338.11 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 45,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465.65/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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