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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.45 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.45 and 141.09 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.45 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.45 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.45 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 47,893.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,893.00/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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