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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 339.33 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 339.33 and 135.38 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 339.33 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/339.33 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 339.33 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 45,936.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936.80/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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