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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 339.26 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 339.26 and 133.81 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 339.26 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/339.26 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 339.26 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 45,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397.52/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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