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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.51 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.51 and 133.26 is: 183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.51 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.51 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.51 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 45,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,110.95/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.90

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