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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 340.05 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 340.05 and 135.89 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 340.05 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/340.05 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 340.05 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 46,210.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,210.63/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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