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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.57 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.57 and 147.87 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.57 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.57 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.57 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 50,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,212.22/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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