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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 340.36 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 340.36 and 191.53 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 340.36 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/340.36 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 340.36 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 65,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,189.10/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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