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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 368.73 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 368.73 and 209.56 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 368.73 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/368.73 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 368.73 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 77,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,271.06/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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