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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 370.10 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 370.10 and 138.20 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 370.10 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/370.10 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 370.10 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 51,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,145.28/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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