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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 369.50 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 369.50 and 138.83 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 369.50 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/369.50 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 369.50 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 51,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,295.14/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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