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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 369.90 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 369.90 and 150.39 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 369.90 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/369.90 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 369.90 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 55,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,629.26/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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