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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 370.54 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 370.54 and 138.68 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 370.54 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/370.54 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 370.54 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 51,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,386.49/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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