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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 339.80 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 339.80 and 191.03 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 339.80 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/339.80 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 339.80 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 64,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909.34/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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