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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 339.89 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 339.89 and 193.88 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 339.89 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/339.89 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 339.89 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 65,895.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,895.20/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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