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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.19 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.19 and 196.90 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.19 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.19 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.19 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 66,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785.17/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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