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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 370.58 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 370.58 and 137.28 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 370.58 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/370.58 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 370.58 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 50,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.54/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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