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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 340.14 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 340.14 and 188.27 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 340.14 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/340.14 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 340.14 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 64,036.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,036.46/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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