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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 339.02 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 339.02 and 135.14 is: 186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 339.02 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/339.02 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 339.02 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 45,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,813.30/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.49

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