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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 370.33 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 370.33 and 143.93 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 370.33 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/370.33 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 370.33 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 53,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,301.60/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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