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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 338.78 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 338.78 and 134.97 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 338.78 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/338.78 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 338.78 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 45,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,724.46/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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