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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.66 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.66 and 142.69 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.66 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.66 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.66 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 48,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,463.67/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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