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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 369.46 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 369.46 and 194.92 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 369.46 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/369.46 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 369.46 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 72,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015.14/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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