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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.12 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.12 and 132 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.12 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.12 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.12 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 48,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,723.84/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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