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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 340.26 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 340.26 and 191.10 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 340.26 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/340.26 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 340.26 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 65,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,023.69/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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