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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 368.92 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 368.92 and 130.71 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 368.92 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/368.92 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 368.92 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 48,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221.53/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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