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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 369.69 and 193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 369.69 and 193.60 is: 289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 369.69 = 193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/369.69 = 193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 369.69 × 193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 71,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,571.98/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.88

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