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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 339.58 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 339.58 and 147.86 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 339.58 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/339.58 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 339.58 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 50,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,210.30/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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