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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 340.31 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 340.31 and 187.51 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 340.31 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/340.31 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 340.31 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 63,811.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.53/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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