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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 339.89 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 339.89 and 135.77 is: 187.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 339.89 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/339.89 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 339.89 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 46,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144.49/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.36

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