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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 340.16 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 340.16 and 148.22 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 340.16 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/340.16 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 340.16 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 50,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,418.52/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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