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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 340.37 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 340.37 and 136.13 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 340.37 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/340.37 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 340.37 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 46,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.57/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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