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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 370.01 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 370.01 and 143.88 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 370.01 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/370.01 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 370.01 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 53,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,235.00/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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