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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.61, 338.94 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.61, 338.94 and 135.09 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.61 : 338.94 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.61/338.94 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.61x = 338.94 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.61x = 45,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786.89/245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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