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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 371.28 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 371.28 and 186.32 is: 280.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 371.28 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/371.28 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 371.28 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 69,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,176.89/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.30

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