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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 368.57 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 368.57 and 137.84 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 368.57 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/368.57 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 368.57 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 50,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,802.19/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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