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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.53 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.53 and 135.50 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.53 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.53 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.53 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 46,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006.32/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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