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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 368.55 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 368.55 and 130.34 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 368.55 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/368.55 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 368.55 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 48,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036.16/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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