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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 369.92 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 369.92 and 205.88 is: 308.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 369.92 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/369.92 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 369.92 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 76,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.25/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.47

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