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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 338.23 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 338.23 and 134.57 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 338.23 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/338.23 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 338.23 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 45,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516.62/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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