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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 370.17 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 370.17 and 138.78 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 370.17 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/370.17 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 370.17 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 51,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,372.19/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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