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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.56 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.56 and 190.12 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.56 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.56 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.56 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 64,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,555.45/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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