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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 368.64 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 368.64 and 131.84 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 368.64 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/368.64 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 368.64 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 48,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601.50/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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