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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.98 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.98 and 136.79 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.98 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.98 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.98 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 50,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,608.06/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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