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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.72 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.72 and 137.86 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.72 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.72 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.72 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 50,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,831.74/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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