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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 368.97 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 368.97 and 149.89 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 368.97 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/368.97 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 368.97 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 55,304.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,304.91/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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