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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.56 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.56 and 130.89 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.56 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.56 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.56 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 48,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,371.05/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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