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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 369.20 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 369.20 and 137.66 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 369.20 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/369.20 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 369.20 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 50,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,824.07/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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