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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.60 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.60 and 135.56 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.60 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.60 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.60 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 46,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034.48/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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