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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.63 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.63 and 136.32 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.63 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.63 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.63 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 46,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432.30/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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