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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.34 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.34 and 131.02 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.34 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.34 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.34 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 48,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,390.93/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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