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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 339.56 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 339.56 and 147.83 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 339.56 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/339.56 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 339.56 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 50,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,197.15/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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