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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 339.54 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 339.54 and 147.84 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 339.54 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/339.54 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 339.54 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 50,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197.59/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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