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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 339.70 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 339.70 and 141.27 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 339.70 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/339.70 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 339.70 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 47,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989.42/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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