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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 370 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 370 and 136.99 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 370 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/370 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 370 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 50,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,686.30/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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