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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 339.82 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 339.82 and 187.54 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 339.82 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/339.82 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 339.82 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 63,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,728.52/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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