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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 340.28 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 340.28 and 136.06 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 340.28 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/340.28 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 340.28 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 46,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,296.80/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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