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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.53 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.53 and 147.80 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.53 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.53 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.53 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 50,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182.53/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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