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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 338.36 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 338.36 and 134.66 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 338.36 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/338.36 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 338.36 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 45,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.56/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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