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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 368.80 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 368.80 and 124.14 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 368.80 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/368.80 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 368.80 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 45,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,782.83/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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