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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 368.92 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 368.92 and 195.20 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 368.92 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/368.92 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 368.92 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 72,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,013.18/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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