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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 339.78 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 339.78 and 148.03 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 339.78 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/339.78 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 339.78 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 50,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,297.63/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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