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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 369.21 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 369.21 and 143.53 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 369.21 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/369.21 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 369.21 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 52,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,992.71/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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