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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 370.84 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 370.84 and 195.94 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 370.84 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/370.84 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 370.84 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 72,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,662.39/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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