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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 339.98 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 339.98 and 142.88 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 339.98 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/339.98 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 339.98 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 48,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,576.34/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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