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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 370.07 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 370.07 and 131.10 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 370.07 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/370.07 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 370.07 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 48,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,515.52/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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