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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.52 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.52 and 139.70 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.52 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.52 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.52 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 47,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430.94/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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