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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 339.67 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 339.67 and 147.97 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 339.67 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/339.67 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 339.67 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 50,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.75/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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