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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 339.38 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 339.38 and 135.40 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 339.38 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/339.38 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 339.38 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 45,951.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,951.71/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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