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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 369.71 and 197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 369.71 and 197.72 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 369.71 = 197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/369.71 = 197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 369.71 × 197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 73,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,096.22/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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