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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 369.59 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 369.59 and 187.72 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 369.59 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/369.59 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 369.59 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 69,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,377.82/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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