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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 339.20 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 339.20 and 135.29 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 339.20 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/339.20 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 339.20 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 45,888.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.76/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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