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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.29 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.29 and 130.55 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.29 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.29 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.29 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 48,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,209.29/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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