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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.47, 340.07 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.47, 340.07 and 146.84 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.47 : 340.07 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.47/340.07 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.47x = 340.07 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.47x = 49,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,933.44/246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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