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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.10 and 137.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.10 and 137.83 is: 206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.10 = 137.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.10 = 137.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.10 × 137.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 50,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,873.05/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.64

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