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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 369.84 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 369.84 and 149.09 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 369.84 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/369.84 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 369.84 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 55,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,137.60/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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