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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 340.19 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 340.19 and 153.27 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 340.19 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/340.19 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 340.19 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 52,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,140.92/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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