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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.42 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.42 and 186.37 is: 279.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.42 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.42 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.42 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 69,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,034.83/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.65

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