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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 340.08 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 340.08 and 194.15 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 340.08 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/340.08 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 340.08 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 66,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024.83/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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