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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.52 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.52 and 197.28 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.52 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.52 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.52 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 67,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176.80/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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