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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 369.53 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 369.53 and 143.76 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 369.53 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/369.53 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 369.53 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 53,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.63/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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