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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 339.46 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 339.46 and 135.46 is: 186.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 339.46 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/339.46 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 339.46 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 45,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983.85/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.94

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