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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.67 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.67 and 141.22 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.67 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.67 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.67 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 47,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,967.45/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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