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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.31 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.31 and 197.23 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.31 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.31 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.31 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 72,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,837.59/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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