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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 368.88 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 368.88 and 130.44 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 368.88 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/368.88 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 368.88 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 48,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,116.71/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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