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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 338.42 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 338.42 and 134.71 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 338.42 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/338.42 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 338.42 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 45,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588.56/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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