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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 339.96 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 339.96 and 188.20 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 339.96 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/339.96 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 339.96 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 63,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,980.47/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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