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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 339.22 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 339.22 and 135.28 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 339.22 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/339.22 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 339.22 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 45,889.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889.68/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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