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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 340.49 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 340.49 and 136.22 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 340.49 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/340.49 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 340.49 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 46,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380.19/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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