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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 339.83 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 339.83 and 148.25 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 339.83 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/339.83 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 339.83 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 50,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.55/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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