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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 340.19 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 340.19 and 135.99 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 340.19 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/340.19 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 340.19 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 46,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,262.44/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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