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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.28 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.28 and 143.36 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.28 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.28 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.28 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 52,939.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,939.98/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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