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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.12 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.12 and 135.93 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.12 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.12 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.12 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 46,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232.17/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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