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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 339.39 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 339.39 and 135.41 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 339.39 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/339.39 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 339.39 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 45,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957.65/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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