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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 339.98 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 339.98 and 197.52 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 339.98 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/339.98 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 339.98 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 67,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151.86/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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