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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 370 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 370 and 185.62 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 370 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/370 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 370 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 68,679.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,679.40/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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