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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.47 and 197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.47 and 197.78 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.47 = 197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.47 = 197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.47 × 197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 73,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,071.93/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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