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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 368.98 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 368.98 and 185.99 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 368.98 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/368.98 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 368.98 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 68,624.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,624.28/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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