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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.27 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.27 and 194.27 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.27 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.27 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.27 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 66,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,102.07/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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