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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.33 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.33 and 135.37 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.33 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.33 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.33 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 45,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935.10/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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