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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 370.04 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 370.04 and 138.52 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 370.04 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/370.04 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 370.04 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 51,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,257.94/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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