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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.86 and 142.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.86 and 142.41 is: 213.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.86 = 142.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.86 = 142.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.86 × 142.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 52,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671.05/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.49

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