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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 370.02 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 370.02 and 185.86 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 370.02 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/370.02 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 370.02 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 68,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,771.92/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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