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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 339.85 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 339.85 and 148.02 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 339.85 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/339.85 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 339.85 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 50,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,305.64/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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