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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 339.75 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 339.75 and 197.16 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 339.75 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/339.75 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 339.75 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 66,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,985.11/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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