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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 340.66 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 340.66 and 191.55 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 340.66 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/340.66 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 340.66 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 65,252.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,252.94/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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