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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 369.96 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 369.96 and 188.84 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 369.96 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/369.96 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 369.96 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 69,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,863.25/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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