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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.28 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.28 and 188.16 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.28 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.28 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.28 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 64,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,026.14/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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