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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.30 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.30 and 134.61 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.30 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.30 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.30 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 45,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537.89/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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