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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 339.27 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 339.27 and 135.35 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 339.27 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/339.27 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 339.27 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 45,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,919.77/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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