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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 339.80 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 339.80 and 147.94 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 339.80 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/339.80 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 339.80 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 50,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270.01/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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