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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.49 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.49 and 136.20 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.49 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.49 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.49 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 46,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,376.36/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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