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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 338.72 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 338.72 and 134.93 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 338.72 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/338.72 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 338.72 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 45,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701.80/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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