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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 338.88 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 338.88 and 135.05 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 338.88 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/338.88 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 338.88 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 45,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.74/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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