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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.75 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.75 and 152.89 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.75 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.75 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.75 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 51,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944.38/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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