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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 369.76 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 369.76 and 125.19 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 369.76 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/369.76 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 369.76 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 46,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,290.25/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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