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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 369.81 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 369.81 and 138.09 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 369.81 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/369.81 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 369.81 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 51,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,067.06/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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