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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 370.13 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 370.13 and 149.45 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 370.13 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/370.13 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 370.13 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 55,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,313.33/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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