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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.54 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.54 and 190.24 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.54 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.54 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.54 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 64,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,594.09/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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