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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 340.81 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 340.81 and 192.16 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 340.81 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/340.81 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 340.81 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 65,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,490.05/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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