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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 368.83 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 368.83 and 141.81 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 368.83 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/368.83 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 368.83 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 52,304.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304.77/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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