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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.28 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.28 and 130.73 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.28 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.28 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.28 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 48,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.97/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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