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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 370.50 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 370.50 and 125.20 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 370.50 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/370.50 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 370.50 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 46,384.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384.75/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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