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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 339.46 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 339.46 and 147.76 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 339.46 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/339.46 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 339.46 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 50,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,158.61/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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