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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 339.66 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 339.66 and 147.84 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 339.66 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/339.66 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 339.66 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 50,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.33/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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