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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 340.65 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 340.65 and 136.33 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 340.65 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/340.65 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 340.65 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 46,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440.81/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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