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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 368.96 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 368.96 and 187.94 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 368.96 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/368.96 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 368.96 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 69,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,339.56/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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