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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.43 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.43 and 138.77 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.43 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.43 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.43 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 51,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,402.03/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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