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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 339.62 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 339.62 and 187.02 is: 258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 339.62 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/339.62 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 339.62 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 63,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,514.80/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.17

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