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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 340.67 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 340.67 and 136.34 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 340.67 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/340.67 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 340.67 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 46,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448.14/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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