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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 370.04 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 370.04 and 129.57 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 370.04 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/370.04 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 370.04 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 47,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,944.05/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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