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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 369.44 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 369.44 and 124.49 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 369.44 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/369.44 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 369.44 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 45,993.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,993.05/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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