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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.49 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.49 and 141.14 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.49 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.49 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.49 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 47,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915.62/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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