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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.53 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.53 and 193.29 is: 290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.53 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.53 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.53 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 71,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,619.74/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.01

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