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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 339.78 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 339.78 and 190.93 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 339.78 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/339.78 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 339.78 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 64,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,874.20/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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