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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 369.50 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 369.50 and 131.28 is: 196.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 369.50 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/369.50 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 369.50 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 48,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.96/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.60

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