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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 340.67 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 340.67 and 136.33 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 340.67 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/340.67 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 340.67 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 46,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442.65/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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