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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 339.77 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 339.77 and 193.93 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 339.77 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/339.77 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 339.77 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 65,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,889.66/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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