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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 338.25 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 338.25 and 134.59 is: 185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 338.25 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/338.25 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 338.25 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 45,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,524.03/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.73

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