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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 369.77 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 369.77 and 143.98 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 369.77 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/369.77 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 369.77 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 53,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,237.84/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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