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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.10 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.10 and 143.97 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.10 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.10 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.10 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 53,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282.27/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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