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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 340.07 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 340.07 and 135.91 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 340.07 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/340.07 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 340.07 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 46,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218.66/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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