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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.34 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.34 and 135.36 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.34 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.34 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.34 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 45,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932.72/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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