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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.19 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.19 and 129.60 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.19 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.19 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.19 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 47,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975.98/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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