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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 368.37 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 368.37 and 197.03 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 368.37 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/368.37 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 368.37 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 72,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,580.86/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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