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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 339.68 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 339.68 and 196.50 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 339.68 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/339.68 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 339.68 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 66,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,747.12/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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