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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 339.35 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 339.35 and 135.39 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 339.35 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/339.35 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 339.35 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 45,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,943.92/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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