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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.44 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.44 and 136.18 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.44 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.44 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.44 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 46,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,359.42/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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