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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.31, 369.54 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.31, 369.54 and 143.41 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.31 : 369.54 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.31/369.54 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.31x = 369.54 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.31x = 52,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993.17/246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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