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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 339.42 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 339.42 and 191.27 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 339.42 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/339.42 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 339.42 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 64,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920.86/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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