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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.15 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.15 and 143.02 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.15 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.15 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.15 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 48,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,648.25/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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