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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 339.81 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 339.81 and 141.34 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 339.81 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/339.81 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 339.81 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 48,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.73/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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