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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 339.19 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 339.19 and 135.27 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 339.19 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/339.19 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 339.19 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 45,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882.23/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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