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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.31 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.31 and 204.10 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.31 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.31 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.31 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 69,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,253.17/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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