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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.36 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.36 and 138.08 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.36 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.36 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.36 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 51,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,001.23/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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