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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 369.32 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 369.32 and 137.90 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 369.32 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/369.32 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 369.32 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 50,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,926.69/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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