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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.51 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.51 and 130.77 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.51 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.51 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.51 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 48,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320.82/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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