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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 340.48 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 340.48 and 136.22 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 340.48 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/340.48 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 340.48 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 46,378.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,378.14/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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