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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 339.50 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 339.50 and 147.82 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 339.50 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/339.50 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 339.50 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 50,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184.89/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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