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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.12 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.12 and 137.23 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.12 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.12 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.12 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 50,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791.57/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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