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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 370.02 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 370.02 and 143.94 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 370.02 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/370.02 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 370.02 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 53,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260.68/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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