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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 369.32 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 369.32 and 130.60 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 369.32 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/369.32 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 369.32 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 48,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,231.94/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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