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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.80 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.80 and 188.02 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.80 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.80 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.80 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 63,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,889.20/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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