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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.58 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.58 and 135.56 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.58 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.58 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.58 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 46,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032.62/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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