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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 338.63 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 338.63 and 134.86 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 338.63 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/338.63 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 338.63 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 45,667.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667.64/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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