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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 339.45 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 339.45 and 135.45 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 339.45 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/339.45 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 339.45 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 45,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978.50/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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