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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 369.09 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 369.09 and 130.49 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 369.09 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/369.09 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 369.09 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 48,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.61/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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