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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 340.04 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 340.04 and 141.44 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 340.04 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/340.04 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 340.04 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 48,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,095.40/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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