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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 340.19 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 340.19 and 190.27 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 340.19 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/340.19 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 340.19 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 64,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,727.95/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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