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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 369.41 and 138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 369.41 and 138.07 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 369.41 = 138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/369.41 = 138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 369.41 × 138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 51,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.44/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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