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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.68 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.68 and 131.54 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.68 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.68 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.68 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 48,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,759.25/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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