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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 369.25 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 369.25 and 124.40 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 369.25 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/369.25 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 369.25 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 45,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,934.70/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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