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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.72 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.72 and 147.93 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.72 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.72 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.72 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 50,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,254.78/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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