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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.29 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.29 and 130.53 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.29 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.29 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.29 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 48,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.77/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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