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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.43 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.43 and 135.46 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.43 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.43 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.43 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 45,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,979.19/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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