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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 369.23 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 369.23 and 130.54 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 369.23 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/369.23 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 369.23 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 48,199.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,199.28/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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