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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 370.58 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 370.58 and 138.51 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 370.58 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/370.58 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 370.58 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 51,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328.34/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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