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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 340.07 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 340.07 and 141.56 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 340.07 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/340.07 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 340.07 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 48,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140.31/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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