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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 367.85 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 367.85 and 195 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 367.85 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/367.85 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 367.85 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 71,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,730.75/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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