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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 340.02 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 340.02 and 153.14 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 340.02 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/340.02 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 340.02 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 52,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070.66/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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