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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 339.60 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 339.60 and 147.87 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 339.60 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/339.60 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 339.60 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 50,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,216.65/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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