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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 340 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 340 and 135.85 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 340 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/340 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 340 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 46,189
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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