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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 369.65 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 369.65 and 143.46 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 369.65 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/369.65 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 369.65 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 53,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,029.99/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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