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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 370.31 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 370.31 and 195.12 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 370.31 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/370.31 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 370.31 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 72,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,253.91/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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