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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.62 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.62 and 125.13 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.62 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.62 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.62 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 46,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375.68/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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