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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.80 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.80 and 194.80 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.80 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.80 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.80 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 72,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,037.04/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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