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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.91 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.91 and 135.08 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.91 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.91 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.91 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 45,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778.27/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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