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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 339.28 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 339.28 and 135.33 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 339.28 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/339.28 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 339.28 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 45,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,915.82/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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