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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 368.76 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 368.76 and 130.48 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 368.76 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/368.76 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 368.76 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 48,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,115.80/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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