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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 339.62 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 339.62 and 147.92 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 339.62 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/339.62 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 339.62 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 50,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,236.59/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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