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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 369.18 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 369.18 and 143.51 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 369.18 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/369.18 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 369.18 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 52,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979.18/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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