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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 339.90 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 339.90 and 141.40 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 339.90 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/339.90 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 339.90 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 48,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060.16/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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