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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 370.34 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 370.34 and 131.27 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 370.34 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/370.34 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 370.34 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 48,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,612.02/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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