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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 339.66 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 339.66 and 197.01 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 339.66 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/339.66 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 339.66 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 66,916.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.42/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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