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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.85 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.85 and 135.02 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.85 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.85 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.85 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 45,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.87/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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