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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 340.08 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 340.08 and 188.16 is: 259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 340.08 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/340.08 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 340.08 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 63,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,989.45/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.74

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