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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.97 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.97 and 194.57 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.97 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.97 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.97 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 71,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.65/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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