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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.61 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.61 and 149.63 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.61 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.61 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.61 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 55,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.27/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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