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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 339.75 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 339.75 and 135.69 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 339.75 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/339.75 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 339.75 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 46,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098.30/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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