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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.23 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.23 and 187.86 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.23 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.23 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.23 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 63,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,915.61/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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