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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 339.15 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 339.15 and 135.24 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 339.15 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/339.15 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 339.15 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 45,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866.65/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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