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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 339.95 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 339.95 and 187.36 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 339.95 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/339.95 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 339.95 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 63,693.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,693.51/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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