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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.02 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.02 and 144.12 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.02 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.02 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.02 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 53,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,327.28/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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