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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 340.12 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 340.12 and 191.66 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 340.12 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/340.12 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 340.12 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 65,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,187.40/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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