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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 339.67 and 135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 339.67 and 135.62 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 339.67 = 135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/339.67 = 135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 339.67 × 135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 46,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066.05/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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