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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.18 and 142.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.18 and 142.98 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.18 = 142.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.18 = 142.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.18 × 142.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 48,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,638.94/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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