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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.36 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.36 and 136.12 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.36 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.36 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.36 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 46,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,327.42/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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