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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 339.55 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 339.55 and 147.90 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 339.55 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/339.55 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 339.55 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 50,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.08/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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