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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.57 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.57 and 134.82 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.57 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.57 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.57 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 45,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,643.64/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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