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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 369.29 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 369.29 and 197.64 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 369.29 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/369.29 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 369.29 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 72,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.49/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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