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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 339.11 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 339.11 and 135.21 is: 186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 339.11 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/339.11 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 339.11 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 45,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852.42/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.60

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