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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 338.50 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 338.50 and 134.76 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 338.50 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/338.50 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 338.50 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 45,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616.94/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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