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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.31, 339.93 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.31, 339.93 and 148.10 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.31 : 339.93 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.31/339.93 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.31x = 339.93 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.31x = 50,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,341.93/246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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