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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369 and 130.50 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 48,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,154.50/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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