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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.81 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.81 and 135.73 is: 187.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.81 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.81 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.81 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 46,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121.18/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.31

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