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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 339.97 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 339.97 and 135.83 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 339.97 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/339.97 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 339.97 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 46,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178.51/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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