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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 369.50 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 369.50 and 149.50 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 369.50 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/369.50 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 369.50 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 55,238.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,238.58/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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