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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 339.62 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 339.62 and 147.84 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 339.62 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/339.62 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 339.62 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 50,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.42/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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