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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.71 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.71 and 141.26 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.71 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.71 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.71 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 47,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,987.43/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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