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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 340.82 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 340.82 and 136.44 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 340.82 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/340.82 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 340.82 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 46,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,500.80/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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