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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 369.23 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 369.23 and 144.09 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 369.23 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/369.23 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 369.23 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 53,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,201.63/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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