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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 369.33 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 369.33 and 87.88 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 369.33 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/369.33 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 369.33 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 32,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.72/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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