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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.25 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.25 and 137.15 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.25 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.25 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.25 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 50,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,777.25/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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