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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 370.38 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 370.38 and 125.22 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 370.38 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/370.38 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 370.38 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 46,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377.13/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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