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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 340.11 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 340.11 and 141.53 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 340.11 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/340.11 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 340.11 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 48,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136.62/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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