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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 339.66 and 202.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 339.66 and 202.15 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 339.66 = 202.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/339.66 = 202.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 339.66 × 202.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 68,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,662.27/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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