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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 370.03 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 370.03 and 131.11 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 370.03 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/370.03 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 370.03 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 48,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514.63/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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