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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 370.10 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 370.10 and 136.70 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 370.10 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/370.10 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 370.10 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 50,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,592.67/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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