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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 369.24 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 369.24 and 194.84 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 369.24 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/369.24 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 369.24 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 71,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,943.32/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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