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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 369.71 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 369.71 and 206.12 is: 308.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 369.71 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/369.71 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 369.71 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 76,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,203.59/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.82

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