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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.32 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.32 and 130.68 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.32 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.32 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.32 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 48,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262.74/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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