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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 339.30 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 339.30 and 135.34 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 339.30 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/339.30 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 339.30 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 45,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.86/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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