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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 369.78 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 369.78 and 185.81 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 369.78 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/369.78 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 369.78 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 68,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.97/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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