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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 369.78 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 369.78 and 124.80 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 369.78 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/369.78 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 369.78 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 46,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,148.54/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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