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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.64 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.64 and 137.64 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.64 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.64 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.64 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 50,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739.61/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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