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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 368.55 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 368.55 and 188.06 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 368.55 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/368.55 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 368.55 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 69,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,307.67/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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