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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 340.48 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 340.48 and 187.57 is: 259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 340.48 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/340.48 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 340.48 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 63,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,862.05/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.30

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