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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 369.26 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 369.26 and 191.06 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 369.26 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/369.26 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 369.26 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 70,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,550.12/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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