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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 339.88 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 339.88 and 142.72 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 339.88 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/339.88 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 339.88 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 48,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.67/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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