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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 340.07 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 340.07 and 148.14 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 340.07 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/340.07 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 340.07 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 50,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377.23/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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