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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.32 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.32 and 138.72 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.32 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.32 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.32 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 51,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370.79/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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