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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 340.77 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 340.77 and 136.41 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 340.77 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/340.77 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 340.77 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 46,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.73/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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