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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.45 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.45 and 202.49 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.45 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.45 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.45 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 68,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,939.60/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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