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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.63 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.63 and 138.18 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.63 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.63 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.63 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 51,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,075.47/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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