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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.13 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.13 and 131.28 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.13 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.13 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.13 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 48,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590.01/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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