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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.72 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.72 and 138.44 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.72 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.72 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.72 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 51,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,184.04/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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