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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 368.39 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 368.39 and 136.28 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 368.39 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/368.39 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 368.39 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 50,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.67/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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