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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 370.08 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 370.08 and 196.05 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 370.08 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/370.08 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 370.08 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 72,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,554.18/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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