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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 338.96 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 338.96 and 135.10 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 338.96 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/338.96 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 338.96 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 45,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,793.50/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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