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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.27 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.27 and 124.37 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.27 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.27 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.27 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 45,924.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924.26/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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