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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 339.24 and 135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 339.24 and 135.29 is: 186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 339.24 = 135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/339.24 = 135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 339.24 × 135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 45,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896.63/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.71

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