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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 340.02 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 340.02 and 191.21 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 340.02 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/340.02 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 340.02 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 65,013.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,013.52/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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