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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.11 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.11 and 202.27 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.11 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.11 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.11 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 68,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,793.71/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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