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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 369.81 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 369.81 and 124.88 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 369.81 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/369.81 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 369.81 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 46,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,180.02/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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