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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 369.30 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 369.30 and 138.20 is: 206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 369.30 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/369.30 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 369.30 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 51,037.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,037.26/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.90

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