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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.33 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.33 and 131.03 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.33 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.33 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.33 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 48,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391.46/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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