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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.19 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.19 and 141.63 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.19 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.19 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.19 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 48,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179.94/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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