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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 339.47 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 339.47 and 135.46 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 339.47 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/339.47 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 339.47 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 45,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984.99/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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