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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 339.75 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 339.75 and 191.01 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 339.75 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/339.75 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 339.75 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 64,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895.65/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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