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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.71 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.71 and 143.09 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.71 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.71 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.71 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 52,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,756.15/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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