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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.63 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.63 and 195.05 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.63 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.63 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.63 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 72,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,094.48/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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