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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 369.66 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 369.66 and 138.24 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 369.66 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/369.66 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 369.66 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 51,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,101.80/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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