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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.81 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.81 and 142.72 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.81 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.81 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.81 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 48,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,495.27/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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