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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 340.23 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 340.23 and 191.07 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 340.23 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/340.23 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 340.23 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 65,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,007.75/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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