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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 339.26 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 339.26 and 135.32 is: 186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 339.26 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/339.26 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 339.26 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 45,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906.29/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.72

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