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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 369.60 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 369.60 and 195.16 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 369.60 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/369.60 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 369.60 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 72,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,131.14/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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