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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 369.76 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 369.76 and 143.92 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 369.76 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/369.76 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 369.76 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 53,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215.86/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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