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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 340.00 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 340.00 and 135.85 is: 187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 340.00 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/340.00 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 340.00 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 46,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.32/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.47

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