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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 339.42 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 339.42 and 190.65 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 339.42 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/339.42 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 339.42 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 64,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,710.42/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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