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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 369 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 369 and 143.49 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 369 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/369 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 369 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 52,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,947.81/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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