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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.52 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.52 and 124.54 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.52 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.52 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.52 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 46,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019.24/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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