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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 370.32 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 370.32 and 185.32 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 370.32 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/370.32 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 370.32 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 68,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,627.70/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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