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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 340.56 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 340.56 and 194.35 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 340.56 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/340.56 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 340.56 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 66,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.84/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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