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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.37 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.37 and 125.19 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.37 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.37 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.37 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 46,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,366.62/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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