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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.26 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.26 and 130.44 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.26 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.26 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.26 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 48,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.27/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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