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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.45 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.45 and 138.01 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.45 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.45 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.45 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 50,987.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987.79/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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