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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.79 and 134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.79 and 134.97 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.79 = 134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.79 = 134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.79 × 134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 45,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.49/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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