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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.70 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.70 and 191.43 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.70 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.70 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.70 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 65,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,219.24/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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