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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 369.25 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 369.25 and 143.40 is: 215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 369.25 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/369.25 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 369.25 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 52,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.60/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.18

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