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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 370.38 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 370.38 and 138.68 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 370.38 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/370.38 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 370.38 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 51,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.30/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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