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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.80 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.80 and 194.52 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.80 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.80 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.80 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 66,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,292.42/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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