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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 339.49 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 339.49 and 147.85 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 339.49 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/339.49 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 339.49 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 50,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191.90/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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