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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.99 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.99 and 138.72 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.99 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.99 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.99 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 51,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325.01/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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