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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 369.04 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 369.04 and 143.42 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 369.04 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/369.04 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 369.04 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 52,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,927.86/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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