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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 368.56 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 368.56 and 130.52 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 368.56 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/368.56 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 368.56 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 48,104.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,104.45/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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