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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 369.77 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 369.77 and 125.08 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 369.77 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/369.77 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 369.77 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 46,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,250.83/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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