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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 369.16 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 369.16 and 130.41 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 369.16 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/369.16 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 369.16 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 48,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,141.83/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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