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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 340.78 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 340.78 and 134.92 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 340.78 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/340.78 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 340.78 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 45,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977.19/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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