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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.54 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.54 and 141.18 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.54 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.54 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.54 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 47,936.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,936.26/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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