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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.27 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.27 and 188.49 is: 282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.27 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.27 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.27 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 69,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,603.70/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.77

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