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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 369.70 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 369.70 and 198.56 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 369.70 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/369.70 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 369.70 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 73,407.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407.63/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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