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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.14 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.14 and 148.26 is: 204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.14 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.14 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.14 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 50,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429.16/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.60

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