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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 369.52 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 369.52 and 149.20 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 369.52 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/369.52 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 369.52 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 55,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,132.38/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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