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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 338.55 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 338.55 and 134.81 is: 186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 338.55 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/338.55 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 338.55 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 45,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638.23/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.04

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