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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 369.23 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 369.23 and 194.79 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 369.23 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/369.23 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 369.23 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 71,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,921.34/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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