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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.99 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.99 and 143.21 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.99 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.99 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.99 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 52,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843.06/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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