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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 370.26 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 370.26 and 186.12 is: 279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 370.26 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/370.26 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 370.26 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 68,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,912.79/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.66

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