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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.00 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.00 and 209.79 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.00 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.00 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.00 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 71,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328.08/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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