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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 368.92 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 368.92 and 130.59 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 368.92 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/368.92 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 368.92 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 48,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,177.26/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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