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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 369.06 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 369.06 and 185.44 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 369.06 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/369.06 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 369.06 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 68,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,437.56/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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