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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 339.60 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 339.60 and 147.89 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 339.60 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/339.60 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 339.60 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 50,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223.44/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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