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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 370.37 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 370.37 and 189.23 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 370.37 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/370.37 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 370.37 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 70,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085.09/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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