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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 370.25 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 370.25 and 186.11 is: 279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 370.25 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/370.25 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 370.25 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 68,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,907.23/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.64

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