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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 340.33 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 340.33 and 136.08 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 340.33 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/340.33 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 340.33 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 46,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311.64/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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