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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.97 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.97 and 195.33 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.97 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.97 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.97 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 72,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,264.39/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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