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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 368.90 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 368.90 and 188.11 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 368.90 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/368.90 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 368.90 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 69,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,393.78/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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