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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.21 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.21 and 134.54 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.21 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.21 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.21 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 45,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,503.96/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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