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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 340.14 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 340.14 and 153.14 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 340.14 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/340.14 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 340.14 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 52,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,089.92/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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