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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.36 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.36 and 191.49 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.36 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.36 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.36 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 65,175.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,175.54/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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