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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 339.75 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 339.75 and 141.28 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 339.75 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/339.75 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 339.75 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 47,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999.88/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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