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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.17 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.17 and 194.86 is: 291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.17 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.17 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.17 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 71,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,933.65/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.52

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