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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 369.02 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 369.02 and 188.94 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 369.02 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/369.02 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 369.02 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 69,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,721.69/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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