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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.26 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.26 and 134.61 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.26 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.26 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.26 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 45,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,533.18/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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