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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 369.48 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 369.48 and 138.12 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 369.48 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/369.48 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 369.48 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 51,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,032.58/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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