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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 368.31 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 368.31 and 130.35 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 368.31 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/368.31 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 368.31 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 48,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,009.21/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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