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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.93 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.93 and 138.49 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.93 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.93 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.93 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 51,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,231.20/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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