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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 340.05 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 340.05 and 141.50 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 340.05 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/340.05 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 340.05 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 48,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,117.08/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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