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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.32 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.32 and 135.37 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.32 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.32 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.32 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 45,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,933.75/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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