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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 340.34 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 340.34 and 188.42 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 340.34 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/340.34 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 340.34 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 64,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,126.86/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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