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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 338.39 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 338.39 and 134.70 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 338.39 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/338.39 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 338.39 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 45,580.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580.46/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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