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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 338.61 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 338.61 and 134.84 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 338.61 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/338.61 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 338.61 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 45,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657.43/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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