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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.83 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.83 and 187.90 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.83 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.83 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.83 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 64,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,040.25/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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