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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.81 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.81 and 135.01 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.81 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.81 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.81 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 45,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,742.74/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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