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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 369.13 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 369.13 and 72.81 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 369.13 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/369.13 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 369.13 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 26,876.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876.36/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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