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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.03 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.03 and 137.91 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.03 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.03 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.03 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 50,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.93/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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