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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 338.62 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 338.62 and 134.85 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 338.62 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/338.62 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 338.62 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 45,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662.14/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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