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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.39, 338.67 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.39, 338.67 and 134.89 is: 186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.39 : 338.67 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.39/338.67 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.39x = 338.67 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.39x = 45,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683.40/245.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.16

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