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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 340.18 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 340.18 and 143 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 340.18 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/340.18 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 340.18 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 48,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,645.74/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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