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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.72 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.72 and 129.36 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.72 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.72 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.72 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 47,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,826.98/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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