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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 370.17 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 370.17 and 131.22 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 370.17 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/370.17 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 370.17 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 48,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573.71/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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