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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.43 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.43 and 134.72 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.43 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.43 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.43 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 45,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590.92/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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