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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 340.03 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 340.03 and 153.14 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 340.03 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/340.03 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 340.03 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 52,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,072.19/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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