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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.55 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.55 and 139.73 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.55 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.55 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.55 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 47,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.67/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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