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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 339.84 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 339.84 and 191.16 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 339.84 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/339.84 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 339.84 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 64,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,963.81/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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