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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 369.37 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 369.37 and 130.77 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 369.37 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/369.37 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 369.37 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 48,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.51/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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