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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 370.65 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 370.65 and 125.30 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 370.65 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/370.65 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 370.65 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 46,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.40/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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