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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 340.14 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 340.14 and 191.54 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 340.14 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/340.14 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 340.14 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 65,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,150.42/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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