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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 338.87 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 338.87 and 135.02 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 338.87 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/338.87 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 338.87 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 45,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754.40/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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