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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.53 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.53 and 147.81 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.53 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.53 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.53 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 50,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,185.19/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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