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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 340.79 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 340.79 and 191.36 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 340.79 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/340.79 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 340.79 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 65,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,212.62/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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