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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.31 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.31 and 125.01 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.31 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.31 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.31 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 46,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,291.83/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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