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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 369.63 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 369.63 and 138.50 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 369.63 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/369.63 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 369.63 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 51,191.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,191.91/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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